candler(PIC)

[pamike]

I built this candler a few days ago. I first tried a 250 heat lamp bulb but smoke poured out the hole, you could see everything through the eggs though. I switched to a 75 watt bulb and it still works great. You can even see through coturnix eggs. I made the hole 3/4" so I could use it for both quail and chicken eggs.



let me know what you think.

mike

[sp2207]

it works   you can even use a cardboard box, i use a candler that i got when i got my 1st incubator when i was 10 years old 28 years ago. and had to get a new light bulb this year, but yours dose work and i like your pic so every one can see

[JohnInDixon]

Thanks Mike!  Does anyone candle Buttons? Would this work with a smaller hole? 3/4" would swallow a button egg.

[woodenegg]

I use a 100 watt and haven't been able to see through button eggs.  I don't have the expensive setup, just a homemade one.  It can barely do pheasant, and marginal on cotrunix.  I have several cardboard masks that allow anything from quail to turkey and duck eggs.  You could try a smaller mask over the 3/4" hole. 

[aKirA]

I just use a regular mini flash light. I candle them at around 2weeks. Throw away translucent eggs and keep the ones that have normal dark stuff. LOL   Saves me time and money from buying or building a candler. Ofcourse if you are the one to want to candle at 1 week, then build or buy a candler.

BTW, anyone own a High Intensity candler? Just curious how well they work. Are you able to see the chicks waving back at you?